05/27/2026
Help Us Finish Strong with our Horses for Mental Health Fundraiser
Hi friends and supporters,
As we come to the close of May and Mental Health Awareness Month, we find ourselves in the final stretch of our fundraising campaign with Horses for Mental Health.
This work is incredibly close to our hearts. At Horse Sense Education & Advocacy Nonprofit, we witness every day how powerful it is when people are given a safe space to slow down, connect, and heal alongside horses. Through these experiences, individuals build confidence, emotional regulation, resilience, and trust—often in ways that words alone cannot reach.
Every dollar raised goes directly to our nonprofit, supporting our programs, our horses, and the individuals who walk through our gates looking for something steady to hold onto.
Meet Our Ambassadors:
Cara Sloman, Cara’s lifelong connection to horses led her to Horse Sense Education & Advocacy Nonprofit, where she now serves on the board. She believes deeply in the healing bond between horses and humans and supports creating safe, transformative experiences for both.
Kristin Praly is the founder of Horse Sense Education & Advocacy Nonprofit and Diamond Heart Ranchette, where she creates trauma-informed spaces for healing through horses. She is dedicated to supporting both horses and people through connection, care, and transformative experiences.
Rachel and Tyler have been involved with Horse Sense Education & Advocacy Nonprofit since high school and have witnessed firsthand the powerful impact horses have on children. They are passionate about supporting equine-assisted learning and the healing connection between horses and people.
Through the Texas branch of Horse Sense Education & Advocacy Nonprofit, Katelyn Praly is helping build safe, welcoming spaces where horses and people can heal and grow together. She is passionate about expanding access to equine-assisted experiences that support learning, confidence, and connection.
Genevieve serves as the Volunteer Coordinator for Horse Sense Education & Advocacy Nonprofit and works closely with MyDun, our first community-funded rescue horse. She is passionate about creating meaningful connections between people and horses through compassionate, trust-based care and community involvement.
Your support makes a real difference. Scan the QR code below to donate to Horse Sense Education & Advocacy Nonprofit through the Horses for Mental Health Fundraising Campaign and help us continue this healing work with horses and people.
or visit: https://horsesformentalhealth.org/campaigns/horse-sense-education-and-advocacy/
Thank you for supporting Horse Sense Education & Advocacy Nonprofit and our Horses for Mental Health campaign. Your generosity helps us continue providing safe spaces for healing, growth, and connection through horses.
Every donation directly supports the care of our horses, our programs, and the individuals and families we serve. We are deeply grateful for your support and for being part of this mission with us.
-- The Horse Sense Education and Advocacy Nonprofit Team
